NDC group stalls Nduom's appointment

The Independent says the attempt of Dr Paa Kwesi Nduom to represent his people at the Komenda Edina Eguafo Abrem constituency in the current parliament was torpedoed by elements within the then ruling NDC, who resorted to all forms of tactics, including intimidations to cow his support base which had then assumed an incredible number.

It said once again Dr Nduom, President Kufuor's choice for the Ministry of Economic Planning and Regional Integration faces a hostile NDC group in the appointments committee who are bent on scuttling his Ministerial appointment.

"They are able supported by some of his own CPP and NPP members who are not happy about his selection."

A credible source at the appointments committee hinted the paper that there is a deliberate attempt by the minority NDC group to stall the appointment of Dr Nduom buoyed by the apparent anger of certain NPP and CPP elements.

Minority Leader Alban Bagbin who is also ranking member of the appointments committee however said there was no deliberate attempt on the part of his group to stall Dr Nduom's vetting. According to Hon. Bagbin, the committee had just received documents which could help in the investigations into a letter brought against Dr Nduom by an individual at it first vetting of the Minister designate for Economic Planning and Regional Cooperation, adding that the committee will begin to study the report from Thursday.